Here’s a running list of resources for folks who are struggling with working from home, not working, being quarantined, social distancing, or who just want some ideas on how to stay busy from home! Feel free to add resources to make this a collective effort :)
Note: Some of the categories may overlap!
Apps
Marco Polo- Video chatting app that allows you to answer at your pace; NOT live
WhatsApp- Text messaging app
FaceTime Hangout- Video chatting with multiple friends
Zoom- Video chatting with multiple friends
Overdrive- Kindle app for renting books
Meditation Apps- The Best Meditation Apps for 2020
Duolingo, Memrise, OpenCulture and Babble- Learning a new language
These apps and services are responding to coronavirus pandemic with free information
One Love, Sojourner Peace, Aspire News- Domestic Violence Safety
Mental Health
Online AA/Mutual Aid Meetings- Online AA Meetings During COVID-19
Managing Anxiety & Stress during Corona Outbreak- Coronavirus Anxiety - Helpful Expert Tips and Resources
Tips for People with Mental Illness for Making It Through a Quarantine
How to practice self-care during coronavirus
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
8 Therapy Apps for Depression and Anxiety
Online Support Options - NAMI Piedmont
All Cute Animal Videos on YouTube
COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Guide
Physical Health
*Note: Some of these sites/apps may suggest that skinnier bodies are healthier bodies; this is false & misleading. Staying active is a great tool for physical and mental health, but all bodies are good bodies!*
Gym closed? Here are some free or discounted workouts to do at home
These Fitness Studios Will Stream Workout Classes While Everyone Is Staying Home
From yoga to CrossFit: the 10 best online home workouts
Blogilates | Cassey Ho - #1 Female Fitness Channel on YouTube
Yoga
Down Dog | Great Yoga Anywhere - free until April!
Best Yoga Classes in Boulder, Malvern, & Villanova | Bulldog Yoga Studios - 60 days free
Legs
15 MIN AT HOME LEG/BUTT/THIGH WORKOUT (No Equipment)
Dancing
obé fitness | The Best At Home Workouts! | Start Your Free Trial : great dance classes; 30 day free trial
Core
Abs/ Core Workout - Weight Loss Boot Camp
Cardio
Interval Training | Easy Guide to Getting Started
High Intensity Interval Training | HIIT Workout Plan
FightCamp- Boxing YouTube channel
Daily Cardio Workout - Aerobic Fitness Exercises - app with videos
Full Body
Full Body Workout - Weight Loss Bootcamp
Sweat Factor by Mike Donavanik | The Netflix of Fitness- 30 day free trial
Pamela Reif- YouTube channel with varied workouts such as abs, full body, yoga, legs, etc.
30 day free trial of PlyoJam - dance, strength, core, and stretch workouts
Arms
Arm & Shoulder Workout - Weight Loss Bootcamp
Courses/Webinars
Local libraries offer digital downloads for free - just use your library card!
1500 Free Online Courses from Universities around the World http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses?fbclid=IwAR1a-Vd1L_psOItXy2Na5QTQAtWnATbKbsl6OPZxGY9UnGWHwXI8mULFVr8
450 Ivy League Online Courses for Free
Free College-Level Courses
https://www.coursera.org/?fbclid=IwAR0tYZAnonyN7bdOsZSNpNaqAtyMgmLPRqxVXubGON6u_84rMu-cAdA4lkQ
Hobbies
Cleaning & Organizing
Painting
Candle Making
Drawing
Collaging
Baking
Cooking
Puzzles
Games
Crocheting
Reading
Walking
Dancing
Music Making
COVID-19 & Freelance Artists ***
Museums/Zoos/Shows
All the Museum Exhibits, Symphonies, and Operas You Can Enjoy From Home
Social distancing: Six virtual tours you can take if you’re stuck at home
2,500 Museums You Can Now Visit Virtually
12 Museums From Around the World That You Can Visit Virtually | Travel + Leisure
Bored kids can take a virtual field trip via zoo websites
Interactive Frida Khalo Exhibit
Free Virtual National Park Tours
15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home
Kids
Teaching Remotely for Grades K - 12 | Free Resources and Strategies
Free resources and subscriptions for remote learning and home schooling due to coronavirus
Anti-Oppressive/Anti-Racist Home School Options During Quarantine
Watch Astronauts Reading Stories from Space
MUTUAL AID/FOOD/SUPPLIES ACROSS THE US